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There is a pristine 54 convertible in SA.

Might look at my thread here.

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=3589&forum=1&post_id=37579#forumpost37579

In my case, the tow truck driver took the brakes apart, but I don't think you have to do that. I assume the 39 Junior will have one bearing like mine.

Remove the bolts in the center ....4 or 5 I don't remember. You will need to back them up to unbolt. There are gaskets to replace and maybe some shims. KEEP TRACK OF WHERE THEY GO. Take the bearing plate off and you will see the bearing.

The axle will slide out with minor persuasion. Press off the bearing with a press, clean and repack and go back on as it went off. You can get gaskets from the usual suspects but they are easy to cut.

If you don't have access to a press, I suppose you could simply clean it and repack it with it still on the axle if the bearing feels ok.

OD electrics here, replace thwe pistons, get the exhaust manifold gasket replaced (properly this time)!

Happy NY to all

Sorry to hear your bores were so far out, but at least it is fixable with the sleeving. Be able to keep the original engine that way.

I was at the very first grand nationals many moons ago, and didn't realize the significance of it at the time. Should have paid more attention :)

A nice find. Looks like a bit of a project...good luck.

I just pulled out my owners manual and the 100 hp six has to carry 32 lbs per horsepower and the small eight has to carry 29.25 lbs (at least for 1940). So not much difference in power anyway.

I was told once by a guru that many people switched to 15" wheels out of necessity during the war as 16" tires were the first to become unobtainable.

The door handles currently on your 41 look like the ones on my 40. Harvey's look different than mine.

The assumption here is that my handles are correct for 1940 (which I think are correct but I am not the one to ask to be sure).

Lots of nice folks here that can be a lot of help.

Certainly, get the oil changed, and drain whatever is in the fuel tank. The fuel tank is probably full of gooey varnishy stuff, so that's an early item. See if the motor is free.....

Good luck and enjoy.